CPSC2014-12-18
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
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Hazard
The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.
Sold at
Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, original equipment manufacturers and in factory assembled panel boards from March 2014 through September 2014 for between $2,900 and $11,200.
Affected count
About 62,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Circuit breakers
Consumer contact
Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 any time or online at www.schneider-electric.com and click on Customer Notifications for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-PowerPact-J-Frame-Circuit-BreakersDon't want to check this manually?
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